Robert Davis Holdren 1907-1986

Robert Davis Holdren, 79, of Baring, Missouri, passed away Wednesday morning, November 26, at his home in Baring.

The son of William Robert and Martha Ellen Sellers Holdren, he was born October 10, 1907 in Camden County, Missouri.

On April 27, 1932 at Richland, Missouri he married Marie Mitschele and she preceded him in death on December 20, 1984.

He is survived by four sons: William John, and Joseph Alva all of Baring, Missouri and Jack Holdren of Omaha, Nebraska; three daughters: Mrs. Dale (Shirley) Mesecher of Burlington, Iowa, Mrs. John (Lenora) Flynn of Edina, Missouri, Mrs. Clinton (Mary Lou) Jerome of Eureka, Missouri; two sisters: Mrs. Hadley (Ruth) Deberry and Mrs. Clyde (Alice) Eakens both of Richland, Missouri, 24 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Joyce Flynn; two great grandsons, Heath Forquer, James Patrick Kiley and three sisters: Eunice Curtis, Gladys Traw, and Edith Goforth.

Mr. Holdren was reared in Camden County and resided there until 1947 when he and his wife moved to the Memphis area.  They had been residents of Baring since 1953.  Mr. Holdren had been employed in farm related activities until his retirement.

Funeral services were held Saturday at 1:30 p.m., November 29, 1986 in the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Chapel in Edina, Missouri with the Rev. Archie Cooper of Kirksville, Missouri officiating.

Music was provided by Sandra Browning, singing “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Beyond the Sunset”, Carol Hayes organist.

Casket bearers were: Kelly Holdren, Keven Holdren, Larry Forquer, Jim Kiley, Terry Hunolt, Terry Forquer and Stephen Jerome.

Burial was in the Slocum Cemetery west of Greensburg, Missouri.

Icelone Olive (Maupin) Sellers 1917-1986

Icelone Olive (Maupin) Sellers, of rural Waynesville, was born January 8, 1917 in Dell City, Oklahoma to Max Obed and Bertha Johanna Maupin.  She passed away Monday, September 15, 1986 at the age of 69 years, 8 months, and 7 days.

At the age of 3 years, she and her family moved to Taloga, Oklahoma where she spent her years through the teens.

March 19, 1936, she married Belvin Earl Sellers.  To this marriage was born two sons, Gary Belvin Sellers and Max Troy Sellers.

The Sellers family moved to the Waynesville - St. Robert area in April, 1951.  They have owned the Bon Aire apartments for a number of years.

Icelone has been a long time member of the Eastern Star, Hanson No. 22, and a member of the United Methodist Church of Waynesville.  Her favorite hobby was bowling.

Funeral services were held Friday, September 19 at 10:00 a.m. in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jess Norris officiating.  Music was provided by organist Dorothy Moore.

Escorts were: Raymond Beard, George Curtis, Gordon Davis, Jim Dodds, John Stacy, and Kenton Wagner.  Honorary escorts were: Charles Hall, Steve Lynch, Tom Lynch, Ben Romine, and Ross Tallerino.

Interment was in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Mrs. Sellers was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Bertha Maupin.

She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Her survivors include her husband, Belvin; two sons, Gary E. Sellers of Plano, Texas, and Max G. Sellers of St. Robert; one brother, Max G. Maupin of Rolla, Missouri; a granddaughter, Sherry Crow of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; a grandson, John Sellers, now serving with the United States Army; one great-grandson, Jeremiah Crow; 2 nieces, aunts, and numerous cousins; and many loving friends.

A Memorial has been suggested by the family to the United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Cindy Sue Sellers 1958-2008

Cindy Sue Sellers, daughter of Warren Brooks and Ophelia Mae (Hamilton) Duncan, was born March 23, 1958 in Waynesville, Missouri at the DeWitt Clinic. Cindy grew up in the Dixon, Missouri area and graduated from Dixon Public School in 1976.

As a young girl, Cindy accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior and was baptized. She was a lifelong and faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Dixon. Her life was characterized by loving and worshipping her Savior-knowing Jesus and making him known.

On August 12, 1977, Cindy was united in marriage to James Craig Sellers in Dixon, Missouri. They shared over 30 wonderful years of marriage together and were blessed with two children: Kaleb Craig and Amanda Rose.

Cindy worked for a time as a florist in St. Robert, Missouri before attaining her lifelong goal of being able to stay at home and become, as her children called her, mommy extraordinaire. She was a wonderful mother and loving wife and was proud of the fact that she could stay home and take care of her family. In her spare time, Cindy enjoyed being outdoors; whether it was gardening or enjoying Gods creation. She loved to travel and go antiquing. She was a wonderful cook and she was best known for her quick wit and good sense of humor. Most importantly, she treasured the times that she spent with her family and friends.

Cindy went home to be with her Lord the evening of Wednesday, April 9, 2008 in the St. Johns Regional Health Center of Springfield, Missouri at the age of 50 years and 12 days.

Cindy will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by her husband, Craig of the home; one son: Kaleb Sellers of Dixon, MO; one daughter: Amanda Sellers of Dixon, MO; her mother: Ophelia Duncan of Dixon, MO; one brother: Dale Duncan and his wife Sharon of Ashland, MO; brothers and sisters-in-laws: Larry and Connie Sexton of Rolla, MO and Johnny and Billie Jean Dalton of Kansas City, MO; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Cindy was preceded in death by her father: Brooks Duncan; one brother: Terry Duncan; and her mother and father-in-law: Bill and Melba Sellers.

Cindys Christian walk was not only the most important part of her life " it was her lifes reason.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 12, 2008 in the First Baptist Church of Dixon, Missouri with Rev. Brandon McCombs officiating. Marlene Johnson, a dear friend of Cindys, read the obituary. The First Baptist Church Worship Team led the congregation in singing Blessed Be the Name of the Lord, I Can Only Imagine, Healing Rain and Fill Me With You. Serving as escorts were John Hargis, Danny Milligan, Chris Paterson, Stevie Shelton, Tommy Shelton and Lynn Whitten. Serving as honorary escorts were Ray Baker and Bill Harrison.

Burial followed in the Sellers Cemetery of Davisville, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Cindy Sellers to the American Diabetes Association and may be left at Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Mary Edith (Holdren) Goforth 1905-1985

Mary Edith Goforth was born November 28, 1905 to William and Ellen Sellers Holdren in Camden County, Missouri, and departed this life at her home in Richland, Missouri, April 30, 1985. At the time of her passing she had attained the age of 79 years, 5 months, and 2 days.

She taught school two years prior to her marriage. In 1924 she accepted Christ as her personal saviour and was baptized at Glover Chapel Church of Christ and has remained faithful to her church.

On October 2, 1926 she was united in marriage to Paul Goforth and to this union was born three children.

Edith and her husband lived all their married life on their farm until five years ago when they moved to Richland to make their home.

Those preceding her in death were her parents, an infant daughter, Lois Jean, three sisters, Gladys Traw, Eunice Curtis, and an infant sister, Eva Mae, one infant brother, and one grandson, James Allen Goforth.

Survivors include her husband Paul of the home, two sons, James W. of Richland and Charles Paul of Linn Creek; one brother, Robert Holdren of Baring, Missouri; two sisters, Alice Eaken and Ruth Deberry, both of Richland; two grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two step great grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held from the Colonial Funeral Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 3, 1985 with W.M. Stanley, minister officiating.

Music was by the Church of Christ singers and Jim and Mary Ann Roberts.

Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapel.

Escorts were James Evans, Alfred Zeigenbein, Jim Clark Harrold,

Gladys T. (Holdren) Traw 1899-1984

Gladys T. Traw, daughter of William and Ellen Sellers Holdren, was born October 18, 1899 in Richland, Missouri, and passed away suddenly March 16, 1984 in Richland, Missouri, at the age of 84 years, 4 months, and 29 days.

Gladys accepted Christ as her personal saviour, was baptized, and became a member of Glover Chapel Church of Christ when a young woman, and has remained faithful to her church until her death.

Prior to her marriage, she taught school in the local area.

On March 8, 1922 she was united in marriage to Hooker Traw, and to this union was born 1 daughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 2 sisters, Eva Holdren and Eunice Curtis.

Those left to mourn her passing are 1 daughter, Mary Ann Roberts, DeSoto, Missouri; 1 brother, Robert Holdren of Baring, Missouri; 3 sisters, Edith Goforth, Ruth DeBerry, and Alice Eaken all of Richland. Missouri; 3 grandchildren, other relatives, and a host of friends.

Services for Gladys T. Traw were held at Colonial Funeral Chapel 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 19, 1984. Officiating at the services was Evangelist W.J. Stanley. Music was provided by the Church of Christ Singers, DeSoto, Missouri. Burial was in the Glover Chapel Cemetery. Escorts were: Claude Hickey, Ronnie Powell, Jack Richardson, Tommy Tabor, Doug Burton, and Jess Ballinger. Under direction of Colonial Funeral Chapels of Richland, Missouri.